Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has issued four notifications (29-10-2026) for 5,431 vacancies across RPC and Kalyana Karnataka cadres, covering FDA, SDA, accounts, wardens, hostel supervisors, computer-related and other posts. Applications are online from 30-10-2026 to 25-11-2026 (fee payment by 26-11-2026). Eligibility ranges from 2nd PUC (Class 12) to a Bachelor’s degree or post-specific qualifications. Selection involves a competitive written exam and document verification; exam dates are in January 2027.
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Vacancy Details
- Degree-Level Posts – Residual Parent Cadre (RPC): 2163 vacancies
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree or prescribed equivalent- Total: 2163
- PUC-Level Posts – Residual Parent Cadre (RPC): 2070 vacancies
Qualification: 2nd PUC (12th Pass) or prescribed equivalent- Total: 2070
- Degree-Level Posts – Kalyana Karnataka (KK): 563 vacancies
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree or prescribed equivalent- Total: 563
- PUC-Level Posts – Kalyana Karnataka (KK): 635 vacancies
Qualification: 2nd PUC (12th Pass) or prescribed equivalent- Total: 635
Qualification Requirements
PUC-level posts require 2nd PUC (Class 12) or equivalent. Degree-level posts require a recognised Bachelor’s degree or the post-specific prescribed qualification. Some posts require specific commerce/accountancy qualifications, computer training/certification or other post-specific qualifications as listed in the relevant notification.
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 45 years
Application Fees
- General Merit and Applicable Non-Concessional Categories: ₹750
- Eligible Reserved Categories under the Notification: ₹500
- Eligible Special-Concession Categories: ₹250
Selection Process
- Competitive Written Examination: Candidates must appear in the prescribed offline OMR-based competitive written examination with the papers prescribed for their recruitment category.
- Merit and Shortlisting: Examination marks and applicable selection rules will be used to prepare merit lists and shortlist candidates for the next stage.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must produce original educational, identity, reservation and local-cadre certificates as applicable for verification.
- Final Selection: Final recommendations and appointments will be made according to the post-wise and category-wise recruitment rules after verification.
How to Apply
- Visit the official KEA website at https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/.
- Open the recruitment section for the notifications dated 29 October 2026.
- Identify the correct recruitment group: RPC Degree-Level, RPC PUC-Level, KK Degree-Level or KK PUC-Level.
- Download and read the applicable detailed notification.
- Open the online application facility for the selected recruitment category.
- Complete the required registration and enter personal details accurately.
- Provide educational qualification, reservation and local-cadre details, where applicable.
- Select the eligible post or application preferences as instructed by the portal.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents in the prescribed formats.
- Review the entered details, including category, post eligibility and certificate information.
- Submit the online application by 25-11-2026.
- Pay the prescribed examination fee by 26-11-2026.
- Retain the submitted application and payment confirmation for future reference.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum educational qualifications required?
PUC-level posts require 2nd PUC (Class 12) or equivalent. Degree-level posts require a recognised Bachelor’s degree or the specific qualification prescribed for the post.
How do I apply for the KEA FDA SDA Recruitment 2026?
Apply online via the KEA portal at https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/, select the correct recruitment group, complete registration, upload documents and submit the application by 25-11-2026, then pay the fee by 26-11-2026.
What is the last date to apply online?
The last date to apply online is 25-11-2026, and the last date to pay the application fee is 26-11-2026.
What is the selection process for these posts?
Selection is by a competitive written examination followed by merit-based shortlisting and document verification; final selection is made as per post-wise recruitment rules.
What are the salary or pay scales for the posts?
Pay scales vary by post; examples notified include Rs. 34,100-67,600, Rs. 44,425-83,700, Rs. 49,050-92,500 and Rs. 54,175-99,400, with post-specific scales detailed in the notifications.
